The idle ramblings of a wandering Scotsman
Walks in Scotland. From rugged Highland mountains to the rolling Southern Uplands, Scotland has something for walkers of all abilities.
This 11-mile linear walk takes in some of the best that the Pentlands have to offer. Starting from Bonaly on the outskirts of Edinburgh, you’ll visit four reservoirs as you climb Turnhouse and Carnethy hills then continue through the picturesque Green Cleugh to reach Balerno.
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Castlelaw may not be one of the highest hills in the Pentlands, but it has panoramic views across the Lothians. Journey through picturesque valleys to visit a well-preserved Iron Age hill fort on this 12km walk from Bonaly.
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Visiting the Red Moss, Black Springs, and Green Cleugh, this walk takes in some of the most colourfully named places in the Pentlands.
Continue reading “Around Threipmuir Reservoir”
What connects the author Robert Louis Stevenson, the Knights of St John, and a Norseman named Sveinn? Find out on this 4 mile hill walk from the picturesque Edinburgh suburb of Swanston.
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Edinburgh may not have the Thames or the Clyde, but it does have a fine river all of its own if you know where to look. Join me on a walk along the Water of Leith, taking in the sights of this hidden pathway through the heart of the city.
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Discover one of the world’s most iconic bridges and follow in the footsteps of literary legends and haunted hounds in this coastal walk near Scotland’s capital.
Continue reading “South Queensferry and the Dalmeny Estate”
Most people choose to climb Scald Law from the south — but you’re not like most people. Take an afternoon to climb to the roof of the Pentlands and take in some beautiful sights along the way.
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Venture forth from Bowhill to find a crumbling castle, scheming nobility, and bloody murder.
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A gentle woodland wander in the heart of Edinburgh; follow canal, river and railway to reach a childhood haunt of a famous Scottish author.
Visit the largest 3D map of a country in the world near an unassuming village in the Scottish Borders.
Continue reading “The Great Polish Map of Scotland”